River Alive by Macfarlane Robert: Signed (25 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: fine. First edition. First Printing. [i-ix].374pp. 8vo. Paper over boards, stamped spine and front boards in silver. Book is a British first edition/printing with the number 001 on the copyright page. The author has signed his name on a publisher's special tipped-in page. Book is unread, unmarked, unclipped, tight, bright, and the jacket has an archival protector. Gift quality. Author's earlier bestselling book was "Underland: A Deep Time Journey." From promotional material: "Macfarlane takes readers on three unforgettable journeys teeming with extraordinary people, stories, and places: to the miraculous cloud-forests and mountain streams of Ecuador, to the wounded creeks and lagoons of India, and to the spectacular wild rivers of Canada imperiled respectively by mining, pollution, and dams. Braiding these journeys is the life story of the fragile chalk stream a mile from Macfarlane's house, a stream who flows through his own years and days.". Signed.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Signed only - as new. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Very good +. Dust Jacket Condition: Very good +. First Edition. First Edition. Hardcover. Signed by Robert Macfarlane in ink to publisher's tipped in sheet. First Edition with full number line indicating First Printing. Very mild shelf wear to covers, corners, and edges of unclipped dust jacket. Bound in light blue paper over boards with spine lettered in dark blue. Pages are clean and unmarked. Binding is firm, tight, and sound. A highly presentable signed first edition of this revelatory book that transforms how we imagine rivers by one of the greatest nature writers of this generation. ABOUT THIS BOOK: A #1 Sunday Times (UK) Bestseller ? A New York Times "New Nonfiction to Read This Spring" Recommendation ? A Guardian "Nonfiction to Look Forward To in 2025" Pick ? A Washington Post "Book to Watch For" in 2025 ? A Financial Times "What to Read in 2025" Selection ? A Goodreads Most Anticipated Book of 2025 From the best-selling author of Underland and "the great nature writer.of this generation" (Wall Street Journal), a revelatory book that transforms how we imagine rivers and life itself. Hailed in the New York Times as "a naturalist who can unfurl a sentence with the breathless ease of a master angler," Robert Macfarlane brings his glittering style to a profound work of travel writing, reportage, and natural history. Is a River Alive? is a joyful, mind-expanding exploration of an ancient, urgent idea: that rivers are living beings who should be recognized as such in imagination and law. Macfarlane takes readers on three unforgettable journeys teeming with extraordinary people, stories, and places: to the miraculous cloud-forests and mountain streams of Ecuador, to the wounded creeks and lagoons of India, and to the spectacular wild rivers of Canada imperiled respectively by mining, pollution, and dams. Braiding these journeys is the life story of the fragile chalk stream a mile from Macfarlane's house, a stream who flows through his own years and days. Powered by dazzling prose and lit throughout by other minds and voices, Is a River Alive? will open hearts, challenge perspectives, and remind us that our fate flows with that of rivers and always has.(Publisher). Signed.…

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition, Limited Edition. Fine/Fine. Unread copy in excellent condition with crisp edges and a tight binding. It has been specially bound for the author's signature. It comes with a small Field Notes booklet. The dust jacket is in "as-new/fine" condition, with a tiny indent at the tail of the spine. The book will be bubble-wrapped and shipped in a sturdy box to ensure safe transit. Please see the pictures. Signed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First UK edition/First Printing. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Collectible-Very Good. First Edition. Signed by Robert Macfarlane on a tipped in page at the front of the book. First edition, first printing. Text is unmarked; pages are bright. Binding is sturdy and square. Dust jacket shows very little wear. There is an "autographed copy" sticker on the front of the dust jacket. Signed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 1st Edition. Fine in fine wrapper. First printing. Signed and stamped Independent Bookshop Signed Exclusive Edition. Signed by Author(s).

hardcover. Condition: Fine. near fine. Signed. First Edition. A nice copy. Clean text, solid binding. Signed by the author on a tipped in publishers page. Signed Edition sticker on front cover. First printing. Near fine in like DJ, little pulling at the head of the spine. Stiff boards and clean text. We are a small business and are slowly adding photos and more information for this listing for our new . Please for photos.…

hard. Condition: fine. Dust Jacket Condition: fine. Signed first edition (First edition, first printing, signed by the author) SHORTLISTED FOR BLACKWELL'S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2025SHORTLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR CONSERVATION WRITING 2025SHORTLISTED FOR THE INDIE BOOK AWARDS 2026From celebrated writer Robert Macfarlane comes this brilliant, perspective-shifting new book – which answers a resounding yes to the question of its title.At its heart is a single, transformative idea: that rivers are not mere matter for human use, but living beings – who should be recognized as such in both imagination and law. Is a River Alive? takes the reader on an exhilarating exploration of the past, present and futures of this ancient, urgent concept.The book flows first to northern Ecuador, where a miraculous cloud-forest and its rivers are threatened by goldmining.Then, to the wounded rivers, creeks and lagoons of southern India, where a desperate battle to save the lives of these waterbodies is under way.And finally, to north-eastern Quebec, where a spectacular wild river – the Mutehekau or Magpie – is being defended from death by damming in a river-rights campaign.At once Macfarlane’s most personal and most political book to date, Is a River Alive? will open hearts, spark debates and lead us to the revelation that our fate flows with that of rivers – and always has.2025 BOOK OF THE YEAR ACCORDING TO SPECTATOR, I PAPER, ECONOMIST, ESQUIRE, TIMESHORTLISTED FOR THE EDWARD STANFORD TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR 2026SHORTLISTED FOR THE SHERBORNE PRIZE FOR TRAVEL WRITING 2026LONGLISTED FOR THE RSL ONDAATJE PRIZE 2026.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Fine first printing in fine dust wrapper. A new, unread copy in perfect state. Blue boards with silver decoration of a river flowing from source to mouth. Light blue themed end papers unique to this issue. Issued with a signed 'Exclusive signed edition' page bound in between the half title and title page. Signed by Author(s).…

Hardback. Condition: Fine Condition. Fine Dust Jacket. First Edition. Signed by the Author.

Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 1st Edition. Brand new, unread copy of first edition, first printing. Signed by Macfarlane on tipped-in page. Mint condition. DJ in mylar cover. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 1st Edition. 1st Printing. Signed to signature page. Unread new copy. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Fine first printing in fine dust wrapper. A new, unread copy in perfect state. Blue boards with silver decoration of a river flowing from source to mouth. Dark blue themed end papers unique to this issue. Also unique to this issue is a poem 'Riversong' printed on the verso of the rear free end paper. Pale blue ribbon page marker. Issued with a signed 'Exclusive signed edition' page bound in between the half title and title page. Blue 'river' stamp to title page as called for. Publisher's themed book mark loosely inserted. Signed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Fine first printing in fine dust wrapper. A new, unread copy in perfect state. Blue boards with silver decoration of a river flowing from source to mouth. Light blue themed end papers unique to this issue. Issued with a signed 'Exclusive signed edition' page bound in between the half title and title page. Publisher's themed book mark loosely inserted. Signed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Fine first printing in fine dust wrapper. A new, unread copy in perfect state. Blue boards with silver decoration of a river flowing from source to mouth. Light blue themed end papers unique to this issue. Issued with a signed 'Exclusive signed edition' page bound in between the half title and title page. Publisher's themed book mark loosely inserted. Signed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 1st Edition. 1st Printing. Signed to signature page. Unread new copy. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. A fine UK first edition, first printing hardback in a fine unclipped dustjacket - All my books are always securely packed with plenty of bubblewrap in professional boxes and promptly dispatched (within 2-3 days) - SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR to an 'Exclusive Signed Edition' page - Pictures available upon request. Signed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition, Special Edition. First Edition. First printing. SIGNED by the author. Fine in fine dustjacket, protected by an archival quality, removable, transparent, inert jacket protector.Overseas buyers please read shipping terms and estimated transit times prior to ordering.' 'We are established reputable First Edition sellers and understand collectors needs in terms of accurate grading and proper packaging'. Signed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. A fine UK first edition, first printing hardback in a fine unclipped dustjacket - All my books are always securely packed with plenty of bubblewrap in professional boxes and promptly dispatched (within 2-3 days) - SIGNED, DATED & LOCATED BY THE AUTHOR - Pictures available upon request. Signed by Author(s). …

Hard Cover. First Limited. F/F. 8vo. original black boards in dustwrapper priced £25.00; pp. [ii (last blank)], x (last blank), 374, with illustrations & illustrated endpaper. A fine copy. Independent Bookshop Signed Exclusive Edition, with label to jacket and special signatory page signed by the author, 'Robert Macfarlane'. Signed by Author.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. A fine UK first edition, first printing hardback in a fine unclipped dustjacket - All my books are always securely packed with plenty of bubblewrap in professional boxes and promptly dispatched (within 2-3 days) - SIGNED & LINED BY THE AUTHOR - Pictures available upon request. Signed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. 374 Pp. Blue Boards. First Edition Stated, With Special Signature Leaf Dated May 2025. Signed By Author Without Inscription. Fine In Fine Dust Jacket Priced 25 Pounds. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. 374 Pp. Blue Boards. First Edition Sttaed. Signed By Author Without Inscription. Fine In Fine Dust Jacket Priced $31.99. Signed by Author(s).

First editions, all signed by the author, four works additionally signed by the contributors Jackie Morris, Stanley Donwood, and Luke Adam Hawker. This representative collection of Macfarlane's writings includes his first book, Mountains of the Mind, winner of the 2004 Somerset Maugham Award; his acclaimed work of linguistic preservation, The Lost Words; and his latest publication, Firefly. From perilous peaks to ancient woodlands and the subterranean world, Macfarlane's explorations of nature and culture have received widespread popular and critical acclaim. The Lost Words, championing terms such as acorn and bramble which were dropped from the Oxford Junior Dictionary due to lack of use by children, inspired fundraising which placed a copy in every Scottish primary school and British hospice. "Swimming down a tidal cave in Wales, [Macfarlane] saw at the end of it 'a vast white boulder. shaped roughly like a throne', undocumented, unexplained. A cave in Cumbria, in northern England, was framed by two great guard-stones with a holly tree across the entrance, just like the entrance to Moria in Tolkien. But what he sees is not fantasy. Nor is his whole project to 're-wild' our vocabulary. It is also to stretch our shrunken imaginations, even (he hopes, in the end) to 'irrigate the dry meta-language of modern policy making'. He is the great nature writer, and nature poet, of this generation" (Shippey). Holloway (2013) and Ness (2019) are both first trade editions, each published the previous year in a limited edition by Quive-Smith. The Lost Words and Firefly are signed on the publisher's bookplate. Tom Shippey, "Why You Can't Say Where You Are", Wall Street Journal, 5 Aug. 2016. Together, 11 works, octavos and a quarto. Many illustrations, including colour and photographic. Original bindings with dust jackets (Lost Words and Firefly issued without jacket). Barcode sticker on jacket rear panel of Lost Spells. Overall, a fine set in fine, unclipped jackets.…